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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,548.60, 388,545.30 and 154,313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,548.60, 388,545.30 and 154,313.40 is: 231,007.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,548.60 : 388,545.30 = 154,313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,548.60/388,545.30 = 154,313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,548.60x = 388,545.30 × 154,313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,548.60x = 59,957,746,297.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,957,746,297.02/259,548.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,007.78

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